May 4-10, 2018 Your Neighborhood — Your News® SERVING PARKCHESTER, HUNTS POINT, FORDHAM SOUTH, GRAND CONCOURSE, FORDHAM NORTH, BRONX NORTH, CO-OP CITY A BONE OF CONTENTION Human remains exposed on Hart Is.
BY PATRICK ROCCHIO a jail for prisoners of war, ac- A push to improve condi- cording to multiple sources tions on Hart Island, home to with knowledge of the island’s the city’s Potter’s Field, went history. into fourth gear after human This month also marks remains were discovered on the 150th anniversary of New its off-limits beach. York City’s purchase of the The Hart Island Project, island, according to HIP and an advocacy group calling CIHS sources. for more access to the graves- Melinda Hunt HIP trustee, ites on the island, said it has said that according to informa- photographic evidence taken tion in possession of the orga- from water craft and from the nization and in media reports, air that confi rms there are 174 bones from buried indi- human bone fragments scat- gent individuals were found tered on Hart Island’s north- exposed on an embankment ern beach. on Monday, April 23 on Hart The news comes as a cam- Island, located just off City Is- paign to get the island onto land in Long Island Sound. National Registry of Historic The NYC Department of Places gains support, as the Corrections, which manages state appears to have green- the island because Riker’s in- lighted the designation in mates are used to bury bod- an October 2017 documen- ies there currently, confi rmed tary study and archaeologi- that ‘exposure’ had taken cal assessment, said multiple place on the northern part of Villa Maria’s Evening Of Champs sources. Hart Island. HIP has been working with A DOC spokesman stated Villa Maria Academy saluted its elite student athletes and honored a fallen NYPD hero’s memory at its the City Island Historical So- that the agency knows that the second annual Detective Steven McDonald Evening of Champions on Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, ciety on getting the island island is subject to erosion, April 18 at the school’s Visitation Center. (l-r) Michael Bernard, VMA Physical Education director; Ryan, listed in the registry, said which is a natural process. Kathleen and Stephen Campbell celebrated with retired professional heavyweight boxer Gerry Cooney. Barbara Dolensek, CIHS vice “The department takes See photo spread on page 61. Photo by Miriam Quin president. the risk of exposure very se- Hart Island is rich in his- riously,” stated a DOC spokes- torical signifi cance dating man in an e-mail. “DOC and back to the Civil War, when OCME (NYC Offi ce of Chief it was a training location for Continued on Page 81 Diaz, Serrano protest jail proposal Union troops and the site of
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BY ROBERT WIRSING nity affairs. been absent for a long dura- A dedicated public servant During his tenure with the tion due to an unspecifi ed pro- who passed away much too councilman, Sandler dealt bationary issue. soon received an early birth- with city agencies on behalf He returned to work in July day present. of Koppell’s 11th Council Dis- 2017 before resigning when his On Saturday, April 28, com- trict’s residents including CB illness progressed. munity leaders and elected of- 7. His tragic passing came fi cials joined relatives in dedi- From 2014 to 2016, he three weeks following his res- cating the northwest corner of worked with Koppell’s succes- ignation. West 238th Street and Waldo sor Councilman Andrew Co- “Andrew was a dedicated, Avenue as ‘Andrew Sandler hen as his director of commu- well-informed servant of the Way.’ nity affairs and constituent community who was well- Borough President Ruben services. liked by our residents, CB 7 Diaz, Jr.’s offi ce presented With six years of govern- and elected offi cials,” Adaline a proclamation to Sandler’s mental experience, Sandler Walker Santiago, the former family declaring Saturday, oversaw many capital invest- CB 7 chairwoman said. “Our April 28 as ‘Andrew Sandler ment projects at Mosholu board unanimously supported Day.’ Parkway including Koppell’s this street renaming which The heartfelt ceremony $100,000 funding of energy ef- honors all of the good Andrew honored the late 31-year-old fi cient metal halide light sys- achieved for the community.” Community Board 7 district tem for the Bronx Victory Sandler’s sister Stepha- manager who passed away on World War I Memorial imple- Andrew Sandler’s mother Sandra was presented a ceremonial street sign nie described her brother as Saturday, August 5, 2017 after mented under Cohen, Harris by council members Ritchie Torres (l) and Andrew Cohen. a ‘selfl ess’ public servant who a lengthy battle with an un- Field’s surface remediation, Photo by Silvio Pacifi co wanted to make the Bronx a specifi ed cancer. Williamsbridge Oval Park’s better place and give local un- Following his graduation, renovation and Whalen Park’s derdogs a voice. the Manhattan College Class reconstruction. ant issues all within a stone’s cies and constituents residing “In two weeks it would of 2008 alumnus interned with He fought relentlessly throw from where we’re stand- in Nor wood, Jerome Park, Uni- have been my brother’s 32nd Congressman Eliot Engel for a when the Riverdale Temple ing,” stated Cohen. versity Heights, Kingsbridge, birthday. It’s amazing how year. required a new permit to ren- Sandler was unanimously Bedford Park and Fordham. much he had accomplished in From 2008 to 2009, he vol- ovate its kitchen after its old elected as district manager The Kingsbridge resident such a short amount of time,” unteered on former Council- permit became invalid. during the board’s general succeeded Dustin Engelken she expressed. “He hated cel- man Oliver Koppell’s re-elec- “Even here as I’m standing meeting in January 2016. who resigned in September ebrating his birthday, but I tion campaign eventually at this intersection, I can see On Monday, February 8, 2015 after serving a year and know for a fact that he would leading to him to becoming the myriad of issues he worked 2016, he offi cially began serv- half in the position. have absolutely loved celebrat- Koppell’s director of commu- on whether it was noise or ten- ing as a liaison for city agen- In early 2017, Sandler had ing this.”
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 4-10, 2018 5 Vigil held for fallen cyclist killed by hit n’ run driver
BY SARAH VALENZUELA derstand why their brother On Tuesday, May 1, a was no longer with them. ‘ghost bike’ was placed near Ruiz said the brothers have the Cross Bronx Expressway not stopped asking where Car- southbound entrance ramp on los is and refuse to go to school Webster Avenue. because they keep looking for A white-painted bicycle him. adorned with yellow fl owers, “I lost my son, but in the chained to a pole, stood trib- future it could be anyone,” ute to yet another fallen cy- added Ruiz. clist who was killed by a hit His mother explained and run driver just one week Vasquez worked for a profes- earlier. sional moving company and Carlos Vasquez, known by was not known for staying out friends and family as ‘Lito,’ late. was riding his bike westbound Now his family and the on Webster Avenue, like he community are not only call- usually did during his free ing for justice, but for safer Maria Ruiz grieved (front, c) with other family members during the May 1 vigil. time. streets for bikers. Community News Group/Sarah Valenzuela It was a hobby Vasquez did As fellow cyclists gath- after a hard days work, accord- ered with Vasquez’s family Transportation Alternatives mothers.” vehicle,” said Councilman ing to his 42-year-old mother, and other community leaders executive director, Paul Steely NYC Department of Trans- Ritchie Torres as he called Maria Ruiz. to mourn the death of their White. portation plans to review the for stricter enforcement of Around 10:30 p.m., as he beloved Lito, they called on “I’m heart broken and still fatal intersection to determine traffi c laws. approached the intersection law enforcement and the city lost for words,” said the vic- what safety enhancements are “In the Bronx, we deserve at Ittner Place, next to the en- to add safety measures like tim’s friend Michael Torres as warranted, such as installing the same standard of safety trance ramp for I-95, a truck speed cameras and bike lanes tears rolled down his face. speed cameras, according to a that’s available in the wealth- hit Vasquez as the driver made to address the safety of streets Torres said Vaquez in- DOT spokesperson. iest parts of our city,” he con- a quick maneuver to enter the where speeding and reckless spired him and fellow friends In 2013, the DOT imple- tinued. highway and kept going, ac- driving are prevalent, like to be better people, because mented safety treatments Over the ‘ghost bike’ fellow cording to police. along Webster Avenue. of the type of person he was. along Webster Avenue as part cyclists hung balloons that “He was a hard working “So many hit-and-run driv- “Drivers need to be more of the Select Bus Service proj- spelled out ‘Lito’ and a white- person,” continued Ruiz as she ers are getting away with mur- careful. Look out for bikers, no ect. colored sign with a bicycle clutched her 6-year-old son, der and the NYPD is not do- matter the time of day,” Torres “We’ve sent a message painted inside a heart that one of Carlos’ two younger ing enough to investigate and added. “They’re brothers, sis- that it’s okay to kill some- read, “Cyclist Killed Here. brothers who do not fully un- track down those killers,” said ters, sons, daughters, fathers, one as long as you do it in a Rest in Peace.” Join the American Turners New York! New Members Receive 25% Discount On Dues All Other Fees Will Apply OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 26 - 11am-6pm RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 27 COMPLIMENTARY HAMBERGERS AND HOT DOGS ON OPEN HOUSE DAY Children’s Swim Team – Adult Aqua Zumba Beach access for swimming, kayaking,…or lounging on the lawn Barbecues, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day Parties, End of Season Talent Show Enjoy Our Other Actvities Gymnastics For Children, Ladies Exercise Classes Fully-Equipped Nautilus & Weight Room, Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball, Children & Adult Art Classes, Lectures, Special Events, Hikes, Holiday Parties/Dances, Family Get Togethers CLUB OPEN YEAR ROUND
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 4-10, 2018 7 Torres invests $2.5M into school’s rooftop garden
BY ALEX MITCHELL will mean. A school on Webster Av- TAPCo already focuses on enue is getting a fi rst-of-its- incorporating STEM in stu- kind renovation. dent projects from creating a The Theater Arts Pro- music video about exponents duction Company School or building stage set designs. (TAPCo) has broken ground The school and its stu- on a rooftop garden and dents intend to push hands- soundstage that will be the on learning along with the fi rst for any NYC Department new rooftop. of Education school. “The school had incorpo- On Friday, March 28, rated smaller projects in past Councilman Ritchie Torres years to offer students a taste joined TAPCo principal Ron of what will come with the Link and others to put the Councilman Ritchie Torres (seventh from right) joins TAPCo principal Ron Link (fi fth from left) during ground- eventual rooftop garden and ceremonial shovels in the performing space, which will breaking ceremony. Courtesy of Ron Link ground to launch the project. offer opportunities for inter- The project’s origin dates disciplinary learning,” said back to 2015, when Torres how he strictly instructs his school’s gardening club ex- “Our teachers are work- Ron Link. announced the allocation of staff to never guarantee a fi - plained to Torres and others ing in a cross-curricular Torres commended the $750,000 for the garden and nanical allocation during a how the garden will enhance fashion to make the academ- persistence of Link and his soundstage. That number proposal, but this was simply their hands-on learning ics relevant,” said Link. students to propel this proj- grew to $2.5 million with ad- too compelling to turn down. when built. “The rooftop garden and ect forward, calling this a ditional support coming from “The sooner that we put The garden will also pro- performing space will of- ‘perfect intersection of pub- the 92nd Street Y as well as the tools in the hands of the vide chances for interdis- fer even more opportunities lic and private.’ AT&T. children and young people, ciplinary educational op- to do that, as well as provid- “We have to think of the Since that time TAPCo the better off things will be,” portunities in the Science, ing beautiful greenspace in a arts not as an afterthought students had created and sub- said Link. “We are so thrilled Technology, Engineering, neighborhood where it’s lack- but as an essential element of mitted designs of the rooftop this is happening,” he added. Arts and Math fi elds. ing,” he added. public education,” said Tor- to Torres’ offi ce with help The school plans to use The school’s technology Other students performed res. He also mentioned how from the 92nd Street Y. the garden to grow produce club looks to create a state- numbers from Little Shop of TAPCo, and schools like it, “I was so taken by the vi- for the school’s cafeteria and of-the-art production studio, Horrors, the production the also deserve equal amenities sion and the passion of the Part of the Solution’s food incorporating video and au- school is currently perform- to the most privileged schools students that I couldn’t help pantry services down the dio production along with ed- ing and talked about their throughout the city. but say yes,” said Torres. The street, said Link. iting within the soundstage’s great experiences with the The completion date is councilman also mentioned TACPCo students in the space as well. school and what this rooftop April 2019.
8 BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 4-10, 2018 BTR Morris Park Columbus Day Parade organizer passes baton FREE HOMEBUYERS’ BY PATRICK ROCCHIO One of the borough’s most popular parades is experiencing a ‘passing of the baton’ of leadership. Tony Signorile, longtime steward of WORKSHOP the Bronx Columbus Day Parade, who volunteered for 12 years as the parade committee chair, submitted a letter of resignation recently to the Morris Park Community Association, which sponsors the annual event. Signorile, himself a former MPCA president from 2013 to 2017, told the Bronx Times that he had accomplished all he wanted to and said he longed to spend more time with his family, in- cluding his grandchildren and two adult-children who will soon be get- ting married. “I feel that I owe it to the commu- nity that they should hear it from me,” said Signorile. “I want to thank them for their support over the years.” According to Signorile, he was able to institute new honoree categories to Tony Signorile, who for 12 years was the the parade during his tenure, includ- volunteer leader of the Bronx Columbus ing Miss Columbus, a youth scholar- Day Parade Committee, added categories of ship winner, as well as the parade’s honorees to the parade like Miss Columbus, honorary grand marshal, an educator a youth scholarship winner and the parade’s from the community. honorary grand marshal, who is typically an “I did all I had to do to make the pa- educator from the community. rade a success and reached my goals,” said Signorile, adding “I grew this pa- rade into the second largest Columbus parade in the city, if not the state.” Signorile said he plans on remain- ing active with Italian-American JOINJOIN UUS:S: causes, including a foundation dedi- cated to saving Columbus statues and the namesake’s holiday. May 15th He thanked Senator Jeff Klein, for- mer Councilman James Vacca and Al D’Angelo, MPCA president. D’Angelo said Signorile was one of Connect with several experts who will a long line of parade leaders who dedi- cated themselves over four decades. answer your questions and guide you Signorile maintained the standards set by the MPCA for parade, he said. through the homebuying process. “Tony was a hard worker who put in the time and effort,” said D’Angelo. Tony Vitaliano, Community Board 11 chairman, said he had urged Signo- May 15th rile to stay on when he heard that he was planning to step down, adding CROSBY AVENUE BRANCH that Signorile knew everything, in- cluding all details large and small, of 1745 Crosby Avenue running the parade. 5:30-7:00 p.m. “I feel that the Bronx Columbus RSVP: (718) 240-4792 Day Parade is sorely going to miss Chris Alessandro is the new leader of the him,” said Vitaliano. Bronx Columbus Day Parade for the Morris Chris Alessandro, who Signorile Park Community Association. brought on board as a volunteer and Photo courtesy of Chris Alessandro who had been parade treasurer, will replace the Signorile. “Tony really gave a lot more than said Alessandro. 100 percent every year,” said Ales- Alessandro said he would keep sandro. “It wasn’t a two-month thing: striving to make the parade bigger Tony and I began working on the pa- and better every year, by involving rade in January. more bands, schools and people from Alessandro, who Signorile recom- the community. mended as his successor, acknowl- He also said he hopes to have repre- edged that he has big shoes to fi ll, add- sentatives and marching bands from © 2018 Ridgewood Savings Bank ing: “I am going to miss him for sure.” the U.S. Armed Forces back to the pa- “He pushed me to my limit, but that rade, and is working on a list of grand ‘never fail mentality’ motivated me,” marshal possibilities for October. BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 4-10, 2018 9 ARE YOU A U.S. VETERAN?
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BTR BRONX TIMES REPORTER, MAY 4-10, 2018 11 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Fair was a NYC, OSFNS, Preston Farm- way Stations to reach a state cover these costs? Is work on er’s Market, P.S. 458 - Samara of good repair. Work on the 13 projects being performed by huge success Community School, RAIN, stations previously scheduled in-house staff (known as force Throggs Neck Volunteer Am- will have to be postponed un- account) proceeding on time Founded in 1981 by bulance Corp, TNCAP, United til the next MTA 2020 - 2024 and within budget for the full Michael Benedetto and John Collazzi Dear editor, Health Care, Westchester Five Year Capital Plan. This planned scope of work? Has CEO On Saturday, April 14, Square-Zerega Improvement increases the backlog of badly any employee overtime been Les Goodstein Community Board 10 co-spon- Organization, Councilman needed subway station reha- required? If so, are there ex- PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER sored a Spring into Health Mark Gjonaj and Senator Jeff bilitation. The result could be isting contingency funding Jennifer Goodstein Fair, along with Phippps/Bea- Klein. that even the 2067 forecasted within the project budget to BRONX TIMES PUBLISHER con and Throggs Neck Com- A shout out also to the staff date for bringing all 471 sub- cover these costs? Has all of Laura Guerriero munity Action Partnership. of Beacon and Ricky Green’s way stations up to a good state this information been made EDITOR It was a beautiful spring day, Lehman High School interns, of repair may not be met. public on a timely basis and John Collazzi ASSIGNMENT EDITOR/REPORTER where neighborhood families for overseeing everything It was very disappointing shared with all interested par- Patrick Rocchio experienced an ongoing as- and being good-will ambassa- the MTA Chairman Joe Lhota ties? REPORTER/PHOTO EDITOR sortment of food, music, exer- dors for the day, and all those said that “he was aware of It is one of the oldest tricks Rob Wirsing cise, and information that en- who did exhibitions on dance, the increased costs last year, in the book for MTA project REPORTERS compassed the fair’s theme of sports, fi tness, and yoga. which resulted in the reduc- managers to keep within the Sarah Valenzuela being healthy—in body, mind I would also like to thank tion for the number of stations assigned project budget by re- Alex Mitchell and spirit. the following restaurants for to be repaired, but he chose ducing the scope of work. No ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Leonard Vigliotti To that end, I would like donating a healthy fare that not to mention this until a few one within the MTA likes to Donna Marzi to thank our co-sponsors, Ed- everyone enjoyed - trays of as- weeks ago.” (Source: Wall ask for more money to sup- PRODUCTION win Scott, the director of the sorted salads, crudité, whole Street Journal “MTA Comes port completion of any proj- Mauro DeLuca Beacon After-School Program wheat pasta, wraps, granola Up Short on Subway Repairs” ect they are assigned to man- and Shaniece Heath, commu- bars, bottled water, plates, and by Paul Berger -- April 4). He age. It is easier to complete a nity organizer of TNCAP as utensils: Crosstown Diner, (Lhota) went on to say “I just project within budget by just well as the Beacon advisory Tosca Marquee, Icehouse didn’t think it was relevant to reducing the scope of work board, which they are part of, Café, Honey’s Thai Pavilion, the debate between MTA and which was originally prom- Subscribing Community Groups • Throggs Neck Home Owners Association along with CB 10. Luca Restaurant and Trump Mayor de Blasio in how these ised. • Pelham Bay Taxpayers Community Assoc. Everyone worked tirelessly Golf Links. The food was deli- $936 million should be spent” Larry Penner • Schuyler Hill Civic Association for several weeks to make the cious, and enjoyed by all. for almost one year. • Ferry Point Civic Association • Ferry Point Community Advocates event successful, whether Patrick Caruso So much for open honest • Chippewa Democratic Club with planning--ideas, logis- Community Board 10 transparency in management Misled by • Throggs Neck Merchants Association tics, securing events, donating of the MTA’s $32 billion 2014 - • Bronx Chamber of Commerce condo board • Korony American Legion Post 253 supplies, or assisting the day Station repair 2019 Five Year Capital Plan. • Locust Point Civic Association of—decorating, food service, This damages the MTA’s cred- • Spencer Estate Civic Association setup, clean up, and circulat- ibility with transit riders, Dear editor, • Country Club Civic Association $$ disappear • Waterbury/LaSalle Community Association ing to make sure the provid- taxpayers, transit advocacy Back in January 2017 you • Samuel Young American Legion Post 620 ers and visitors were enjoying Dear editor, groups, MTA board members posted an article in regards to • Westchester Square/Zerega Improvement Organization the day. The Metropolitan Trans- and elected offi cials. It also Parkchester South Condomin- • Morris Park Community Association We would also like to portation Authority recently doesn’t help make the case iums’s “temporary” mainte- • Bronx Park East Neighborhood Assoc. thank the following organiza- announced that the NYC for more fi nancial assistance nance increase that was only • Van Nest Neighborhood Alliance • Chester Civic Improvement Association tions who gave of their time Transit’s $936 million for the from City Hall, Albany and supposed to last two years and • Bronx Chamber of Commerce to make the fair successful by subway station renovation Washington. 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BY ALEX MITCHELL to collect storm water, thanks Ranaqua Park is offi cially to funding from the (NYC) De- reopen for business. After partment of Environmental closing for nearly a year, com- Protection,” Silver added. munity leaders and residents “This was a park that alike enjoyed a ribbon cutting needed renovation, we ceremony on a very beautiful couldn’t be more thrilled with fi rst day of May. the investment in this park,” The renovation of the park Lofton said. on East 136th Street between The groundbreaking on the Willis Avenue and Brown project was held in late May of Place, is part of the Commu- 2017. nity Parks Initiative, which “The improvements of this was launched in fall 2014 and is park will have an enormously currently investing $318 mil- positive impact on the com- lion in capital dollars through munity as a whole,” said Mary (l-r) Councilwoman Ayala, NYC Parks Commissioner Silver, Bronx Parks Commissioner Rodriguez-Rosa and Mott 2019 to renovate more than 60 Bellini, Mott Haven Academy NYC parks that are in need of Haven Academy students cut the ribbon for the newly renovated Ranaqua Park. Photo by Edward Watkins Charter School’s director of signifi cant improvements. external affairs. “I think it “We (Community Board bles and a bike rack. The syn- this initiative is something in time for the warm weather! will be a big boost for our stu- 1) are very pleased that the thetic turf fi eld, along with the very meaningful to herself Ranaqua Playground is just dents and I hope it will be a Parks Department is moving playground area, will be com- and that Saw Mill Park is next one of 17 parks in the Bronx symbol of leadership for this forward with this initiative,” pletely reconstructed. on the list. that we are reconstructing un- neighborhood, she added. said Cedric Loftin, the board’s Councilwoman Diana Ay- The initiative targets in- der the Community Parks Ini- Along with Ranaqua Park, district manager. “We’re glad ala attended the formal ribbon vestments in parks located in tiative,” said NYC Parks Com- other Community Parks Ini- that all of the residents of this cutting on Tuesday, May 1. densely populated and grow- missioner Mitchell J. Silver. tiative sites in the Bronx in- neighborhood will be able to “This was a beautiful event ing neighborhoods where “These 17 parks hadn’t clude Black Rock Playground, utilize this park in its magnif- and a long time coming,” Ay- concentrations of poverty are seen meaningful renovations Hunts Point Playground, Lit- icent scope.” ala said. “I drive down 135th higher than average. in decades. Ranaqua Park now tle Claremont Park, Longfel- The new design of Ranaqua Street all the time over the Ranaqua Park received a has a synthetic turf fi eld and low Garden, Lyons Square Park includes play equip- summer and parks in the area total of $3.5 million in Com- completely new playground— Playground, Melrose Com- ment for children, ages 2-12, had not seen much capital in- munity Parks Initiative fund- something this neighbor- mons Site 32, Ogden Plimpton swings, new lighting, a new vestment prior, this is great ing. hood truly needed. We’ve also Playground, Playground 52, seating area, spray showers; for the Bronx,” she added. “This playground has been added new trees and green- Saw Mill Playground, Seabury drinking fountains, game ta- Ayala also mentioned how completely renovated, and just ery, and added a rain garden Park and Walton Park. Join Us for a Special Mothers Day FREE GIFT FOR MOM a family tradition Children's Menu Adults Ages 12 and under
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